NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony is apologizing for his interaction with a fan during the New York Knicks' latest loss.
The All-Star forward said Wednesday in a statement that he was frustrated but shouldn't have responded the way he did.
Anthony said after Tuesday's 104-85 home loss to Portland that the fan was yelling at him, vowing to never come to another Knicks game. Anthony pointed to Madison Square Garden chairman James Dolan and told the fan: "Look, the owner's right there. Ask for your money back."
The Knicks have lost 15 of their last 18 games.
Anthony says: "We are all frustrated by the team's recent results -- everyone, including me, my teammates, coaches and the fans. Last night, a fan and I let those frustrations get the best of us. I should not have responded the way I did."
Warriors: Comparing to the 1995-96 Bulls
How the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors compare to the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, who set the NBA single-season record with 72 wins.
Warriors' record through 59 games: 54-5.
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Last result: Def. Hawks, 109-105 in overtime.
Next game: Host Oklahoma City, Thursday.
1995-96 Bulls' record through 59 games: 53-6.
Timberwolves: Kevin Martin accepts buyout
MINNEAPOLIS -- With the clock ticking down to the final minutes, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Kevin Martin agreed to a buyout of the veteran shooting guard's contract late Tuesday night.
Martin confirmed the agreement in a text message to The Associated Press shortly before the 11 p.m. deadline for him to be eligible to play in the postseason for another team. With the Timberwolves near the bottom of the Western Conference with a young and rebuilding roster, the 33-year-old Martin ultimately decided to take the buyout to pursue a spot on a team that is headed to the playoffs.
Martin thanked Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor and his wife Becky for their support over the last two-plus seasons in Minnesota, saying they provided "first-class treatment" since his first day with the team (see full story).